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D-Day and Bedford Boys Veteran To Be Honored in Memorial Day Observance
Military holidays are particularly relevant to Evergreen Burial Park, which among other distinctions, holds the legacy of interring veterans of all American wars dating back to the Civil War....
New Freedom Farm To Host Re-Opening Showcase
All are welcome to join us for New Freedom Farm, Inc's Re-Opening Showcase. If you...
Nationwide McCraw Gathering to Be Held in West Virginia
The United States McCraw Family Association will be holding it’s nationwide reunion in Beckley, WV,...
PARK Roanoke Announces Transition to Gateless Parking System at Center in the Square Garage
PARK Roanoke has announced an innovative upgrade to the Center in the Square parking garage....
Vinton District GOP Primary For County Supervisor: Tim Greenway Candidate Q & A
In keeping with the mission of The Roanoke Star.com to help contribute to an informed...
Volunteers Donated Record Number of Hours to VA State Parks in 2023
In 2023, volunteers donated 218,147 hours of service to Virginia State Parks - a 9% increase from 2022."We love that people were able to...
Registration Open For Smith Mountain Lake Cleanup Day
Volunteer registration is open for Take Pride in Smith Mountain Lake (TPISML), SML's annual cleanup initiative, which will take place on May 4.
Neighborhood groups,...
Clean Valley Council’s Annual Clean Valley Day To Be Held Saturday, April 6
Clean Valley Council has announced that Clean Valley Day will be held on Saturday, April 6, 2024 and welcomes both individuals and groups to...
Hummingbirds Are on The Way!
It's the most wonderful time of the year, no not Christmas, it's the hummingbird migration!The Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center advises that the hummingbird migration...
VA Tech Study Considers Ways to Increase Accessibility for All Wildlife Enthusiasts
One in three birders experiences accessibility challenges to participation in birding, according to Virginia Tech researchers Emily Sinkular and Ashley Dayer.“I like to think...
Kickstart Your Fitness Journey: 7 Essential Muscle Building Tips for Beginners
Building muscle is an exciting goal, but for beginners, the fitness world can be daunting. To help you navigate this new journey and set...